Lamela's second of the Group C clash was an impressive volley from an acute angle, but the first was one of the finest goals ever seen at White Hart Lane - a rabona strike from the edge of the box where he wrapped his left foot around his right leg to score.

"One time I scored one goal like that myself," Pochettino said, laughing. "You will find it on YouTube.

"No, it was a very big goal, a great goal, an unbelievable goal. I am happy for him and it helped us to get the three points.

"Maybe it is the best [by one of my players ever]. Probably."

Pochettino was understandably pleased with the result, but was frustrated by the sloppiness his team displayed in the closing stages.

Tottenham v Asteras Tripolis: Player Ratings

Tottenham v Asteras Tripolis: Player Ratings

1/11
Hugo Lloris: 5

Called into action early on when his centre halves dilly dallied on the ball, before denying Parra from point-blank range with the score at 1-0, before pulling off a worldly of a save to deny Usero.
Such is the risk of the ‘sweeper-keeper’ mentality, the Spurs skipper was sent off in the final moments for a rash challenge.

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Eric Dier: 6

His display at fullback make you forget he favours a central role. The England Under-21 international always offered an option down the right, and an out-ball for Lamela and Townsend.
Typically solid when called upon in and around his own box.

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3/11
Federico Fazio: 6

Having been sent off against Manchester City last weekend the Argentine defender would have wanted to put on an impressive display at the Lane.
He failed to reach those levels at the back, but the defender even managed an assist as Kane completed his hat-trick.

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Jan Vertonghen: 6

Recalled to side after starting on the bench against City, the Belgian took is time to adjust alongside Fazio, but executed an inch-perfect tackle to deny Usero.

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5/11
Ben Davies: 7

Earned a rare opportunity to impress his manager and lost his man at a free kick when captain Zisopoulos. Made amends minutes later to block Parra’s goal-bound effort after the initial save was made by Lloris.
Performed much better after the break and offered a positive outlet on the left.

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Etienne Capoue: 5

Not quite at the races today and was caught out by a routine pass in the opening minutes almost saw the Frenchman punished by Mazza, and could have added to Kane’s early goal only to be denied by Kosciky when put clean through.

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Mousa Dembele: 6

As Spurs’ lead grew, so did Dembele’s confidence, as the Belgian started to look like his former self in the heart of Spurs’ midfield.
His shot was thumbled by in the lead up to Kane’s second, as Dembele became more of an attacking threat in the second half.

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8/11
Andros Townsend: 5

Demonstrated nifty footwork at times, the England man took a heavy blow just after the half hour mark, before going agonisingly close from distance.
Replaced by Lennon on 82 minutes.

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9/11
Harry Kane: 8

Tottenham’s top scorer in Europe, Kane unleashed a typically powerful drive into the bottom corner from 25 yards to hand Spurs a 14th minute lead.
Scored his second on 75 minutes after reacting quickest to a Mousa Dembele drive, before heading home in the final ten minutes to complete his hat-trick.
Finished the game in goal following Lloris’ red card, and clumsily conceded a free-kick on what was an action-packed night for the striker.

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Erik Lamela: 8

Lit up the Lane with two wonderful finishes.
Having decided against having a pop just before the half hour mark, the Argentine found the net with an audacious Rabona effort from outside the box. An absolute wonder goal.
Added his second on 65 minutes when, after seemingly closed out in the penalty box, he unleashed a rifled volley into the bottom corner to leave Koscikly helpless once again.
Replaced by Eriksen on 75 minutes.

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Emmanuel Adebayor: 6

Making his first Europa League appearance since March, the Togolese striker offered some tidy touches but little in way of a goal threat, as Adebayor’s supporting trio continued to supply the punch.
Frustrated, but hardworking, he was replaced by Chadli on 75 minutes – with Pochettino looking to rest him ahead of the weekend - but he still hasn't scored since August.

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Harry Kane, fresh from netting his first hat-trick for Spurs, had to don the goalkeeper's gloves for the final minutes after Hugo Lloris was sent off for bundling over Tasos Tsokanis.

The resulting free-kick from Jeronimo Barrales squirmed through Kane's grasp - a frustrating end to what had been for large parts an impressive display by Spurs.

"I think that Hugo's behaviour was correct," Pochettino said. "Unlucky because it was a red card but I am not happy with the last minutes because our defensive line was very high.

"We gave the possibility to play in behind our defensive line and at 5-0, with three minutes before the end of the game, we were not ready and focused in that action.

"We gave them the possibility to play well one v one with the keeper and for that I am not happy."

Pochettino will no doubt speak to his players about that drop-off ahead of Sunday's return to Barclays Premier League action against Newcastle.

Magpies owner Mike Ashley was at White Hart Lane for the Asteras match and will no doubt face more calls to sack manager Alan Pardew if Newcastle fail to add to last weekend's maiden win of the campaign.

"We know that Newcastle is a very good team, they have very good players," Pochettino said.

"It is true at the beginning of the season they had problems, but always a team when new players arrive maybe have problems at the beginning of the season.

"But Newcastle is a very tough team and we expect a very difficult game against them."